Certified Nurse Aide / Direct Care Aide - Full-Time 3rd Shift

Essential Functions

• Assist residents with daily bath and/or shower which may occasionally require entering a shower space with the resident.
• Provide assistance with dressing, grooming, dental care, bowel and bladder functions, preparation for activities within the community, reminders of medical appointments, and basic room care.
• Prepare residents for meals and snacks and perform after-meal resident care.
• Maintain resident confidentiality; treat residents with kindness, dignity and respect; know and comply with Residents’ Rights rules; and promptly report all resident complaints, accidents and incidents to supervisor.
• Assist as directed in proper admission, transfer and discharge of residents, inventory resident possessions and report defective equipment to administration.
• Provide table service to residents during applicable meal periods.
• Perform daily light housekeeping services, such as emptying trash, dusting, bed making, and other items as required in the resident apartments.

Standards

• Understand and use Standards Precautions and follow established infections control, hazardous communication and other safety rules.
• Ensure cleanliness of assigned residents’ rooms.
• Properly maintain and record resident restraints.
• Promptly report all violations of safety and sanitation rules to supervisor.

Qualifications

• High School education preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must read, write, speak and understand English.
• Completion of training program for certification (CNA preferred but not required).
• Previous experience with geriatric nursing preferred.
• Knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering basic first aid and resident care.
• CPR certification.
• Basic understanding of aseptic and sterile techniques.
• Good physical and mental health; neat, clean, well groomed and responsible.
• Patient, tact, enthusiasm and positive attitude toward the elderly.
• Able to tolerate extended periods walking, standing.